He comes to us with the credible experience of being a neurosurgeon and operating on spinal cord injured patients. Alan can move and use his hands for the first time in 34 years, after undergoing a clinical trial using a new spinal cord stimulator. "He was able to grasp a jug of water and drink with it and it's amazing," exclaims Dr. Marco. Spinal cord injury is not just about stepping. She believes we're on the cusp of huge advances, with the spinal cord therapy possibly available next year.